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KRISTIN HERSH of THROWING MUSES launches Wallace False


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Kristin Hersh of THROWING MUSES joins Rain Phoenix on LaunchLeft for a raw, unfiltered conversation about artistic integrity and the music industry's dark underbelly. Kristin reflects on her journey in the music industry, discussing her experiences with major labels and her commitment to making music that feels true to her. She shares insights into her creative process, including her approach to songwriting and production. The conversation touches on themes of authenticity, the spiritual aspects of music, and the challenges of maintaining artistic vision in a commercial industry. Kristin Hersh then launches Wallace False, who offers his unique perspective on creating original music and art. The episode provides a fascinating look into two generations of musicians who prioritize creative expression over commercial success, offering listeners a glimpse into the world of independent and experimental music-making.

IN THIS EPISODE: 

  • (00:00) Intro: Kristin Hersh joins LaunchLeft podcast
  • (05:58) The music industry's focus on image over art
  • (13:18) Spirituality and channeling in music creation
  • (19:39) Exploring unconventional sounds and instruments
  • (25:49) Leaving major labels to pursue artistic vision
  • (32:28) Kristin on producing her own music and incorporating nature sounds
  • (38:32) Streaming's impact on musical exploration
  • (48:50) Wallace False is launched
  • (53:54) Creating original sounds from basic waveforms
  • (59:18) Finding inspiration beyond audience expectations
  • (60:00) Wallace False's new industrial soundscape album: Signal
  • KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

    • Kristin has always prioritized authenticity in her music, choosing to leave major labels to maintain artistic integrity and her creative process. She believes that music is about capturing a visceral truth, not conforming to industry standards of prettiness or marketability. It's about nurturing the energetic essence of a song and letting it resonate with listeners who appreciate its rawness.
    • Kristin strives for originality and control through her creative process. By manipulating raw sounds to craft unique compositions and avoiding conventional influences, she aims to create something entirely its own. It's important not to become complacent in any artistic lane, but to explore and experiment, allowing inspiration to guide the way.
    • Music has a spiritual component that goes beyond just sound. It's about being a vessel for inspiration, channeling something greater than oneself. Kristin and Wyatt create music that resonates with truth, rejecting superficial standards and focusing on the deeper connection it can foster with those who truly listen.
    • RESOURCE LINKS: 

      LaunchLeft Podcast Smart Link

      KRISTIN HERSH LINKS:

      https://www.kristinhersh.com/

      WALLACE FALSE LINKS:

      https://dondekko.bandcamp.com/album/signal

      https://medium.com/@wyatt.true.oconnell/the-fortune-letters-bc68e47777ea

      BIOGRAPHIES: 

      KRISTIN HERSH:

      "One of indie rock's most fascinating figures" - The Guardian

      The inimitable Kristin Hersh is a musician's musician, a songwriter's songwriter, and an innovator's innovator. The Queen of Grunge's first band, Throwing Muses, began recording and playing out when they were just 14 years old and they're still going. 2020's critically acclaimed Sun Racket was hailed as a "perfect record."

      Hersh's refusal to participate in a corporate industry saw her leave a Warner Brothers recording contract at the top of her success in order to become listener-supported. "Music is humanist and so are we," as she puts it. Wildly prolific, she has released more than 20 albums - solo, with Throwing Muses, and her noise rock band 50 Foot Wave ("A group that runs laps around most rock bands" said Pitchfork, on 2022's Black Pearl).

      She's also a celebrated author: Rolling Stone named her first book, Rat Girl (Penguin) one of the ten best rock memoirs of all time. NPR said of her second book, Don't Suck, Don't Die, "Not only one of the best books of the year, but one of the most beautiful rock memoirs ever written." Her third book, the game-changing Seeing Sideways, pushes the envelope of creative non-fiction while telling the story of raising her 4 sons on a tour bus.

      Hersh lives in New Orleans and New England.

      WALLACE FALSE:

      Wyatt True, sometimes known as Wallace False, is a writer, animator, and musician. True was born in Rhode Island and raised just about everywhere else. He now resides in the Deep South. The common thread in True's work is a grotesque dismantling of any and all familiar structures. Guitars twang sour, sorrowful sonatas, protagonists are lost amongst melting walls and rooms that time forgot.

      He is mostly docile and will only bite if cornered.

       

      LaunchLeft, Music, Live Music, Music Inspiration, Musician Stories, Kristin Hersh, THROWING MUSES, Wallace False, music industry critique, artistic integrity, independent music, creative process, songwriting, music production, alternative rock, female musicians, Warner Brothers, music marketing, artistic authenticity, music streaming, musical literacy, studio recording techniques, sound experimentation, music collaboration, music touring, European music scene, music inspiration, music and spirituality, artistic personality, experimental music, DIY music production, music ownership

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